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Social Security at Risk: 61 Million Face Payment Cuts

3/3/2025

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Social Security payments for 61 million Americans face potential interruption due to cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E).
Former commissioner Martin O'Malley warns of a possible system collapse within 30 to 90 days.
D.O.G.E. plans to eliminate 4,000 jobs, impacting the processing of new retirement and disability claims.
Although the Social Security Administration has maintained consistent payments for 80 years, financial stability is expected to decline by 2035.

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Social Security payments for 61 million Americans face potential interruption due to cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E).
Former commissioner Martin O'Malley warns of a possible system collapse within 30 to 90 days.
D.O.G.E. plans to eliminate 4,000 jobs, impacting the processing of new retirement and disability claims.
Although the Social Security Administration has maintained consistent payments for 80 years, financial stability is expected to decline by 2035.